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Is a PB & J Nutritionally Equivalent to a Donut?
One time, a doctor I knew excitedly admonished his patient who had just told him he liked to eat an English muffin with peanut butter and jelly for breakfast. He was killing himself, he asserted, eating the nutritional equivalent of a donut! This morning, as I enjoy a plain bagel, toasted, with peanut butter and strawberry spread on each side, I find myself revisiting that conversation. The doctor had a fair point. An English muffin —or, for that matter, a bagel— is just a yeast dough, based
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The Sauna Rules
When visiting a public sauna, do yourself a favor by observing basic etiquette
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Yes. Using a Sauna is Good for You.
There's quality evidence that regular and proper use of saunas imparts health and longevity benefits.
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Can sugar substitutes cause heart attacks and strokes?
Headlines are touting the "hidden dangers" of erythritol and sweeteners throwing the dieting public into full panic mode — Just how bad is it, really?
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How often should I see my personal trainer?
Let’s start here: The more sessions per week you spend with a trainer, the better your results. In less time. Think of your trainer as being somewhere on a spectrum between a professor and a tutor. A professor delivers a lesson, then washes their hands. It’s then on you to review, parse, apply, and repeat to commit to memory. A tutor, on the other hand, reviews with you, explains, enlightens, and works to ensure you’re understanding and correctly applying what the professor taught. The degree
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How to pick the right personal trainer
Getting the right personal trainer, nutritionist, or health coach requires paying attention to a few details
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Introduction
Who is … what is … musclgeek?